Thursday 25th of August.Following breakfast, we had a quick walk around the shops and headed to the beach for a swim - the weather here has been amazing - 38 degrees today and clear blue skies every day.....hard to take if you love the warm weather and the beach life. I now know why the Mediterranean Sea is so popular with the Europeans. Although it is funny spotting all of the English people here - their skin is either white as snow or they are burnt to a crisp....

Wednesday the 24th of August.It was a relaxing day today. Following breakfast, we travelled from Nicosia to Protaras. This tourist resort is one of the most popular in Cyprus. It is world renowned for its lovely beaches and clear azure seas. The town is situated on the narrow coastal plain that stretches from Cape Greko up to the east of the regional town of Paralimni.Upon arrival and check in at our hotel - the Vrissiana Beach Hotel - it was time for a quick bit...

Tuesday 23rd of August - Golf with the Golden Greek! After checking out of our hotel we headed off to a place called the Aphrodite Hills Country Club for a game of golf. Whilst Chris and I played golf, Mary and Nadeen went out for lunch, had a swim and checked out the local area. Aphrodite Hills golf club has to be seen to be believed! Who would have imagined such a golf course being here in Cyprus. The course has the most amazing views, surrounded by reside...

Monday 22nd of August It was a relaxing day today starting with breakfast at the hotel. The view was spectacular, overlooking the beach, then after breakfast, time for a swim. We decided after swimming in the morning to do a half day cruise around Latchi - this took in sites such as the Akamas National Park, the Bath of Aphrodite, Saint George's church, the ancient theatre of Akamantis, the sea caves of Manolis and the Fontana Amoroza - however, the highlight o...

Sunday 21st of August - Cyprus Travels Today we are off to see more of Cyprus - we are going to be heading from Nicosia to Polis via Pafos on the West coast of the island. We left Nicosia and headed via the mountains to Polis where we will be staying for two nights. On the drive Mary pointed out to us her home town of Morfou, which is now occupied by the Turks. She was forced out of her home in 1974 during the war with the Turks and has not been able to go...